Including a High School Diploma on Job Applications

I'm about to graduate and applying for jobs. How do I properly add my high school diploma to job applications? Is it enough to just list it under education, or is there more I need to include?

Listing your high school diploma on a job application is certainly a good way to demonstrate your educational background, particularly if you're applying for jobs right after graduation and before any potential post-secondary education.

Under the 'Education' section, you should list the name of your high school, the city and state of its location, and put your years of attendance or simply note that you've completed or will soon complete high school. You should say "Expected Graduation: MM/YYYY" or "Graduated: MM/YYYY," depending on whether you graduated or are about to.

Completeness is important but so is brevity. Keep the information relevant and concise. If applicable, you may also consider adding any academic honors, relevant coursework related to the job, or notable achievements you had during your high school tenure.

Finally, for jobs that require certain skills, be sure to highlight in your application any relevant classes or experiences from high school that have equipped you with those skills.

Example:

Education:

XYZ High School, City, State

Expected Graduation: MM/YYYY

• Relevant coursework: Algebra, English Literature

• Achievements: National Honor Society, Captain of the Debate Team

Hope this helps and best of luck with your job applications!